5 Home Maintenance Tasks to Do Every Year

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Extend Water Heater Life  Water heaters often work perfectly for a decade or more without any care, so they're easy to neglect. But a few minutes of TLC once a year pays off by extending the tank's life span and maintaining your water heater's efficiency and safety. LEARN HOW More Annual Checkups • Clean Your Air Conditioner Condenser Unit • How to Clean a Chimney • How to Avoid Refrigerator Repairs • Garage Door Tune-Up

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Roof Repair Keep your home dry with regular roof maintenance and repair. These tips show you how.   DIY Car Painting Learn how to protect your car’s paint job and how to fix scratches, dings and chips.   Miter Saws Miter saws are essential tools for DIY carpenters. Here are some tips for using them.

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